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Latest Issue 12 23 19

12/20/2019

FAST puts its focus on the real stories of the TWH

A FAST video series hit a home run this week in front of an enthusiastic crowd looking for inspiration to walk on with shoulders back, head held high...
12/19/2019

Younger–Reichard Nuptials

Kenneth Younger and Kristen Reichard of New Bethlehem, PA were wed in the beautiful town of Foxburg, Pennsylvania surrounded by family and friends. 
12/19/2019

Obituary – Sharon Perry

It is with regret we announce the passing of Mrs. Sharon Perry, age 77, of Fayetteville, TN. Sharon was born on October 24, 1942 in La Porte, Indiana to the late Robert and Eileen Pearl. Mrs. Perry passed away on December 14, 2019 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN...
12/18/2019

KHWA to recognize points from all HIOs

The Kentucky Walking Horse Association, KWHA, annually awards high points and winners of those high points at its annual banquet each year. In addition, KWHA manages the Kentucky Celebration horse show...
12/17/2019

Obituary – Joe Martin

Joseph Daniel Martin, Jr. of Shelbyville passed away Monday, December 16, 2019 at his home. He was born in Gallatin, Tennessee to the late Joseph Daniel Martin and Sue Green Martin. While he was a graduate of Gallatin High School, during his high school years he began his career by riding and training horses with Billy Gray at the Sumner County Fairgrounds.
12/17/2019

Obituary - Robert Manning

Robert Edmondson Manning, age 65, of Clarksville, died Sunday, December 1, 2019, surrounded by his wife, brothers, and sisters-in-law...
12/17/2019

Walking Horse Trainers’ Auxiliary Plans for 2020

A large group of the Walking Horse Trainers’ Auxiliary members met on Friday, December 13, 2019 at the Cool Springs Marriott in conjunction with the Walking Horse Trainers’ Convention. The members discussed their plans for 2020 and how to best accomplish their goals.
12/17/2019

Closing out 2019 with top horse of the year honors

As the year draws to a close, walking horse enthusiasts travel from near and far to mix and mingle at the annual Walking Horse Trainers' Association Banquet. The weekend of December 13th and 14th marked that time of year again to reflect on the past year, make plans for the next year and celebrate top horses and individuals...
12/14/2019

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12/13/2019

Stinnett featured in local newspaper

Canton native Lexie Stinnett and her horse, Smoky Mountain Strong, won a two-year-old World Grand Championship in Shelbyville, Tennessee in August. It was the latest chapter in the team’s remarkable story...
12/13/2019

Riders' Cup showcased on Friday evening!

Since it’s inception in 2005, the Riders’ Cup program has grown to be a highly competitive and respected program. To date, close to $1,000,000 has been paid out to dedicated trainers who continue to bring top horses to shows all across the country...
12/13/2019

Relationships Matter: Dr. Goldentyer addresses trainers introducing herself

The Walking Horse Trainers’ Association held their annual membership meeting on December 13th at the Cool Springs Marriott. President Bill Cantrell opened the meeting with a silent moment of prayer for trainer Joe Martin, who is battling illness...
12/13/2019

2019 WHTA Auxiliary Awards

The presentation of the WHTA Auxiliary awards was moved to Friday evening. Auxiliary President Sarah Smith greeted all the recipients on the stage with their awards...
12/13/2019

Yoho announces retirement from Congress

Rep. Ted Yoho (R-FL-3) announced he will not seek reelection and will retire from Congress in January 2021.  Yoho pledged to only serve four terms and that eight-year run will conclude at the end of this 116th Congress...
12/11/2019